gibbosity

noun

Definition of gibbositynext
as in swelling

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  1. swelling
  2. dilatation
  3. dome
  4. bump
  5. snag
  6. knob
  7. hump
  8. puff
Noun
  • The disease may lead to chronic fatigue, joint swelling, skin rashes, headaches and more.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news It’s estimated that 10 million Americans — and many more worldwide — suffer from a condition known as lymphedema — a swelling of various parts of the body caused by fluid blockage in the lymphatic system.
    Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
  • That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.
    Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2020
Definition of dilatation
Noun
  • City officials and project managers on Wednesday provided a tour of construction of the dome so far, which is being funded with $14 million from American Rescue Plan Act grants.
    Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The 2024 ornament depicts the mosaics and mural at the top of the dome, which many visitors and school groups photograph or admire while laying down on the floor of the rotunda.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dome
Noun
  • The top of the back will comprise a larger rectangular camera bump made of aluminum rather than traditional 3D glass.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Country insiders who spoke to Rolling Stone last year attributed the bump both to older country fans embracing streaming since the pandemic, and to the streaming platforms bringing forward a new crop of stars who found strong fanbases outside of the traditional country radio system.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of bump
Noun
  • Getting everyone into the same room at the same time can also act as a sharpening tool for decision-making, as information imbalances are smoothed out and routine snags and inefficiencies (such as delays in email response) can be neatly resolved in a two-minute conversation.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The device removal tactic would have run into another big snag when the arrests in France took place: One of the suspects had nothing on the table at all.
    Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of snag
Noun
  • Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.
    Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of knob
Noun
  • Allen said speed humps were not placed on his street despite a Public Works traffic study showing Varble Avenue was at a greater risk for vehicle collisions caused by speeding when compared to nearby Garland Avenue, where speed humps were installed last year.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, there’s a clear hump to get over after the bombastic opening mission.
    Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of hump
Noun
  • According to The Making of The Wizard of Oz, Hamilton was forced to leave the production for six weeks due to injuries sustained while filming the Wicked Witch vanishing in a puff of smoke.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The paper vessels will be propelled by the power of a puff of breath, a system not unlike blowing a straw wrapper off in a restaurant.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of puff
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